Modifying section for storm window frames



Patented Nov. 21, 1950 MODFYING SECTION FOR STORM WINDOW FRAMES Clifford L. Webster, Youngstown, Ohio, assignor to Aluminum Air Seal Manufacturing Company, Youngstown, Ohio, a corporation of Ohio Application January 14, 1949, Serial No. 70,907

4 Claims. l

This invention relates to storm windows and more particularly to storm window constructions of the so-called combination type.

The principal object of the invention is the provision of a modifying section for a storm window frame to provide a self-storing location for a sash of the storm window.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a modifying section for a storm window frame providing a third channel for the reception of an extra sash of a storm window.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a simple and inexpensive means used in connection with a storm Window frame providing for self-storage of a sash thereof.

The storm window modifying section shown herein is intended for use in connection with storm window frames wherein a single metal shape such as an extrusion is utilized to form a lInain frame and which receives directly and/or indirectly a pair of glazed'sash or one glazed and one screened sash and provides in position in the 'storm window frame an auxiliary channel in which the spare glazed or screened sash, as the case may be, may be self-positioned for storage adjacent the upper half of the storm window.

It is well known that metal storm windows of the so-called combination type generally include a main frame mounted on a window opening in a permanent manner and adapted to receive an upper outer sash directly therein and usually modified by additional sections in the lower half to receive a lower inner sash in the manner of a double hung window. As such combination storm windows usually include two glazed sash, it is desirable to provide simple and inexpensive means providing for the self-storage of the extra sash, whether screened or glazed.

With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed can be made within the scope of'what is claimed without departing from the spirit of the invention.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, wherein:

Figure l is a front elevation of a portion of a storm Window frame showing the modifying section in position therein.

Figure 2 is a vertical section taken on line 2-2 'of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is an enlarged vertical section of the storm window frame and modifying section illustrating the self-positioning of the sash to be stored therein.

By referring to the drawings and Figures l and 2 in particular it will be seen that a storm window frame I0 has been illustrated which includes an axially extending T headed flange II, the T headed flange Il having an inwardly extending flange I2 formed thereon and spaced with respect to the main frame I0 to define a channel I3 1ongitudinally of the frame and which channel is particularly suited for the receipt of the upper edge of a glazed sash I4. The frame l G is formed of four cut and mitered sections of frame, the frame being comparable in most respects with that disclosed in my patent No. 2,509,582 dated May 30, 1950. In my aforesaid patent a lower inner sash I5 is utilized, which sash is positioned in spaced relation to the main frame Ill by a ller section It. Thus, in effect, two vertical sash positions are obtained; one, the position in which the upper outer sash I4 is normally retained, the same resting on the upper end of the nller strip i6, and, two, the adjacent position in which the lower inner sash is retained, the sash I5 being movable vertically adjacent the inner surfacg of the sash I4.

In order that a third sash such as a screened sash IT may be positioned in the frame I0, a modifying section I3 is provided on the upper horizontal portion of the frame I0 at the rear side thereof. The modifying section i8 comprises an inverted semi U-shaped channel section having on the exterior thereof an extension that is dovetailed shape in cross section and which fits between the head section of the T headed flange and the flange I2 as shown in Figures 2 and 3, and is secured by indenting the inner edge of the head section of the T headed flange l I at intervals therealong, as indicated by the numeral I'S. The foremost arm or side portion of the modifying channel section is outturned and curved as shown, providing a forwardly and downwardly inclined part 20 which overlies a sash supported in the guide channels in the lower rear portion of the frame so that a storm sash vmoved upwardly thereagainst, as best shown in Figure 3 of the drawings, will be directed thereby rearwardly and upwardly into the channel of the modifying section I8. A pair of brackets 2| are located on the head portion of the T headed 3 providing a completely self-storing location for the extra sash.

It will thus be seen that the modifying section I8 applied to the upper horizontal portion of the storm window frame I operates both to automatically position and retain the third sash in self-storing position in connection brackets ZI which the third sash rests upon in self-storing position. In such position it is out of the Way of the vertical travel of the sash I which may then be opened as for Ventilating purposes without interference of the third or stored sash. As illustrated, the sash I4 is shown glazed, the sash I5 which is vertically movable is shown glazed, and the third sash I'I is shown screened as would be the normal winter time condition of the combination storm window.

It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that at such time as it is desired to replace the glazed inner lower sash I5 with the screened sash I'I, the sash i5 may be readily removed from the storm window frame by elevating it and then moving it inwardly and moving it to the right, thus out of the frame IIl atwhich time the stored screened sash I'I may be moved into position replacing the glazed sash 15. The glazed sash I5 may then be positioned in self-storing position. As is known in the storm window art and as-,disclosed in my aforementioned Patent No. 2,509,582, the frame l0 and the sash I4, I5 and Il' are held together by L-shapedcorner keys engaged in the mitered corners thereof and which corner keys may be provided with downwardly depending lugs which facilitate the positioning of the stored sash on the brackets 2|.

It will thus be seen that the novelty in the present disclosure comprises the modifying section I8 in combination with the storm window frame disclosed ywhich provides with the brackets 2E a simple, inexpensive manner of providing desirable self-storing features in a combination Astorm window.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is:

1. A storm window comprising a rectangular shaped frame having at thesides and lin the. lower rear portion thereof vertical guide channels to receive a lower sash, land said frame having a top transverse section including a pair of inwardly extending oppositely disposed spaced flanges forming a channel to receive the upper marginal portion of a sash positioned in the front upper portion of the frame, and a transversely-extending modifying section attached to said top transverse section at the rear side thereof and comprising a pair of spaced oppositely disposed inwardly extending flanges forming a channel for the reception of the upper end portion of a third sash, the foremost of said last mentioned pair of flanges having a forwardly and rdownwardly exh tending Iinclined portion overlying a sash supported in the .guide channels in ,the lower rear portion of the frame and forming a guide for engaging and vdirecting the upper end portion of said last mentioned sash when the latter is moved vertically upwardly thereagainst into the channel of said modifying section.

2. A storm window comprising a rectangular shaped frame having at the sides and in the lower rear portion thereof vertical guide channels to receive a lowei` sash, and said frame having a top transverse section including a pair of 'inwardly extending oppositely disposed spaced flanges forming a 'channel to receive the upper vmarginal portion of a sash positioned inthe front upper portion of the frame, and a transversely extending modifying section attached to said top transverse section at the rear side thereof and comprising a pair of spaced oppositely disposed inwardly extending flanges forming a channel for the reception of the upper end portion of a third sash, the foremost of said,v last mentioned pair of flanges having a forwardly and downwardly extending inclined portion overlying a sash supported in the guide channels in the lower rear portion of the frame and forming a guide for engaging and directing the upper end portion of said last mentioned sash when the latter is moved vertically upwardly thereagainst into the channel of said modifying section, and means on the sides of the frame at the rear side thereof to engage the lower end of said third sash for supporting the same in engagement with the channel of the modifying section.

3. A storm window comprising a rectangular shaped frame having at the sides and in the lower rear portion thereof vertical guide channels to receive a lower sash, and said frame having a top `transverse section including a pair of inwardly extending oppositely disposed spaced flanges forming a channel to receive the upper marginal portion of ya sash positioned in the front upper portion of the frame, and a 4third inwardly extending flange on said top transverse section in rear of and spaced from the rearmost of said rst mentioned pair of flanges and providing with said rearmost flange a transversely extending channel of general dovetailed cross-sec- -tional form, anda transversely extending modifying section disposed at the inner side of said top transverse section and comprising a channel section of general U-shaped cross sectional form having on the exterior thereof an extension of dovetailed shape in -cross section, said exten- Vsion ttin'g into said dovetailed shaped channel on `the top transverse section of Vthe frame with the side portions of the channel section lextending inwardly to receive between the same Vthe upper end portion of a third sash, the foremost of said `side portions of the channel section having a forwardly and downwardly extend-ing inclined .part overlying a sash supported in the guide channels in the lower rear portion of the frame and forming la guide for engaging and directing lthe 'upper end portion of said last mentioned sash 'when the latter is moved vertically upwardly thereagainst Ainto the channel of said modifying section.

4. A storm window comprising a rectangular shaped frame having-at the sides and in the lower rear portion thereof vertical guide channels to receive a lower sash, and said frame having a top transverse section including a .pair of inwardly extending oppositely disposed spaced flanges lforming a channel to receive the upper marginal portion of a sash positioned in the front upper nportion of the frame, and a third inwardly yex- -tending flange on said top transverse section in rear of and spaced from the rearmost of said first mentioned pair of flanges land providing Lwithsaid rearmost flange a transversely extending channel of general dovetailed cross sectional form, and Ya transversely extending modifying section disposed at the inner side of said ltop transverse Asecticnand comprising fa channel section of general U-shaped cross sectional form having on the exterior thereof an .extension of dovetailed shape in cross section, said extension tting into said dovetailed shaped channel on the top 4transverse sectionaof the .frame with the sidevportions frame being crimped into the said extension of said channel section.

CLIFFORD L. WEBSTER.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the le of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS 30 Number Name Date 2,388,404 Gill Nov. 6, 1945 2,467,511 Van Fleet Apr. 19, 1949 

